Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-10-08

big span of prancing black steeds. The
Presid snt viewed with special interest the
welcome arch at the east corner OF Capital
Park, on which stood the Goddess of Lib
erty and all the States of the Union repre-
sented by pretty girls in appropriate cos
tune.
On the line of march was the Executive
residence and the Postmaster Generals
home.
It was after 2 O'Clock when the process
sion reached the east front OF the Capitol,
where, on the platform erected on the
porticO, a fomal welcome was rendered.
The park was crowded to the fence, three
hundred feet distant, with a solid mass OF
humanity, from which frequently thunder
Gus cheers would break forth. The formal
address of welcome was made by Chief JUS
tice Erasmus Cole, of the State Supreme
Bench, and was dignihed effort.
Following is
THE PRESIDENTS REPLY
to the welcome address OF Judge Cole,
Chief Justice of Wisconsin:
after week spent in travel and visit
ing the people OF the great West, We have
come to rest a while at the capital OF Wis
cOnsin, known as the most beautiful In
location and scenery of all the cities ofthls
region. We have come to see your lakes
and the other features of beauty that give
YOU the reputation so we'll deserved. You
are not to understand that we need and
desire rest so much that we do not care to
see the good people of Madison, for that
would he mistake. Though we see
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they are not unknown to us. We knew
you at the State of the National Govern
ment through your fellow townsman, who
has done honor to his home and to his
neighborS, by most successful and con-
scientiOus performance of important public
duty. and who has earned, az he has re-
ceived, the respect and esteem Of every
citizen who desires the welfare of his
country. So our desire to actually see
you and to know you better is perfectly
natural. 1t seemed to ME when planned
the trip, which we have undertaken, that
Madison would be a proper place to make
our first stop for rest. l have
always observed that when man
wants to do something of this kind he
can quite readily find way to Justify 1t,
so when conceived the idea Of staying ut
Madison over Sunday and testing the kind
ness of her citizens and the hospitality of
the Postmaster General, all had to do
was to imagine that We would he very
much fatigued when We reached here and
in need of the rest was determined we
should have. Thus We are here and tired
enough to justify my plans. | am already
satisfied that all descriptions OF your city
with which / have been favored, have fail
ed to give me an adequate idea of its beauty,
of its broad and pleasant streets and OF its
fine public and private buildings. am
already prepared to venture the assertion
based upon very slight observation
that this is the home of kind,
hearty aud hospitable people. The in
tluence upon a community of such uni
versity rs has its seat here, the alma mater
of hundreds of educated and useful men
scattered throughout our entire western
country is greater than at first glance is
appreciated. Ii fosters certain refine
meut and civilization, which radiate to all
the homes within its sphere, vastly en-
hanciDg their value as nurseries OF steady
and intelligent citizenship. expect to
heartily enjoy my stay here and to always
hereafter cherish pleasing recollections Of
your city and its inhabitants.
Upon the conclusion OF the speeches a
big reception was held.
In the evening Mr.. Villas gave dinner
to the party. The town tonight is alive
with light and music.